We offer low interest business loans based on your stage of business development, viability of the business concept and capacity to re-pay. Eligible entrepreneurs can access loans up to $10,000 throughout Ontario, with an average initial loan size in the $3,000 to $4,000 range.

Eligible individuals must:

Be motivated entrepreneurs

Self-identify as an individual who has experienced mental health and or addiction challenges

Be unable to access traditional bank financing for their small business

Not be in active bankruptcy, behind on child support payments or government taxes.

Through IRAP, this program provides small and medium-sized (SMEs) with financial assistance to hire young talent. IRAP provides funding under two programs: Youth Employment Program (YEP) and Youth Employment – Green (Youth-Green) program. Some of the eligibility requirements include:

the SME be incorporated and for-profit

business have 500 or less FTEs

intern must be 15-30 years old

the SME be ready to enhance their innovation capacity and willing to create a trusting relationship with IRAP

This new program was introduced in January 2016 to increase the competitiveness of Canadian companies. If you are registered in Canada and are seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets you could be eligible. You must:

This fund is available for small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees. If you’re an employer with a specific skills demand, the Canadian – Ontario Job Grant might be right for you.

With this grant:

you will receive up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs